The PlayStation 2, like the original PlayStation, incorporates circuitry to prevent the playing of copied or out-of-region discs and programs produced by people who are not paying percentage to the Sony Corporation (unlicensed games etc.). User response to this - grey market for modchips. PS2 Mod-Chips when installed, bypass the checks and allow the copied CD-R and DVD-R backup discs to run.

Obviously the installation of mod-chips in PlayStation 2 consoles is widely discouraged by Sony -- the reason is piracy. You must know that Sony has overlaid a seal onto each of their PS2 consoles. If this seal is broken (thus providing evidence that the console has been opened and "modded"), Sony will refuse to repair the system. On the other hand if your console is more than one yer old and no longer covered by the manufacturer warranty you should not worry about fraking the seal -- it will not change anything.

In Australia, the court has ruled that using a PS2 mod chips to play legally purchased game from another region is legal, thus making the mod chips fully legal in Australia. Conversely, a court in the United Kingdom ruled in 2004 that commercial possession, sale, installation or use of a modchip was illegal under the EU Copyright Directive.

When installed in your gaming system, such as a PlayStation
or XBox, a mod chip will allow you to play imported games
as well as backups of your own games made on CD-r or DVD-r
Media.

Q: Does a Mod Chip work on ALL PlayStation
models?
A: Our chips will work on all PlayStation 2 models. See
the Compatibility chart for details.

Q: Why are there so many different kinds of mod chips?
A: As Sony continue to enhance their consoles
mod chip developers meet the demand with new and more sophisticated
chips. Check our compatibility
chart to determine which mod
chip is right for you. For PS2 the easiest install is the Fliptop
Shell
with Swap Magic Discs. The easiest play is the Magic
chip, but these require soldering.

Q: Is it hard to install a Mod Chip?
A: No! It is easy to install a Mod Chip if you know how to
solder. The typical installation time is 25-60 minutes -
from unscrewing the first screw to putting the last screw
back in. The installation requires you to solder from 4 to
23 wires to your PlayStation, depending on
the version mod chip you choose.

PS2 Slide Card and Swap Magic v3.3 Combo.
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